Forbidden dog food

Dog with cupcake

It is very fashionable to give a natural food diet for dogs, but not everything goes. It is true that dogs can have a very varied diet, but before starting to give them food we have to know which are those that are prohibited for them because they can harm them.

There are foods that are not only harmful but even can become toxic and others that we should not give very often because they can lead to diseases such as diabetes. In general it is a long list but we will talk about those that must be avoided mainly.

Avocados

Avocados

Avocados seem like a really healthy food, with healthy fats, so we may think of giving it to the dog as well. But you have to be careful because avocado has persin toxin which can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. This can affect them more or less depending on their size and the amount of avocado, but it is always better to avoid this food in their diets. You also have to remove things derived from avocado like guacamole.

Chocolate

Chocolates in box

El chocolate contains methylxanthine, an ingredient that is toxic to the dog and that affects its nervous system. This is also present in the tea and coffee that we already mentioned, so all these foods are prohibited. But in addition, chocolate has theboromin, which is also toxic for the dog. It must be said that the sensitivity to these substances depends on the dog, so there are some that seem unaffected and others that can get really bad. Anyway, it is best to avoid it.

Caffeine

Cup of coffee

La caffeine is an exciting that humans can take and that also affects us in large quantities. In dogs, avoid any food that is stimulating, because it can cause tachycardia or agitation. Coffee can also give them diarrhea or vomiting. Among exciting drinks would also be tea.

Dairy products

Dairy products

The enzyme that helps us break down and digest lactose It is not present in dogs and therefore they are something like lactose intolerant. You have to avoid dairy because they cause stomach problems.

Onions and garlic

Red onion

These two foods that we use so much are very harmful for dogs, because they destroy their red blood cells and can give you hemolytic anemia. They are foods that are toxic to dogs, although they would have to consume them frequently for this to happen. In the short term, both onion and garlic are poorly digestive for them and make them feel bad, so whenever we give them something prepared we must take into account what their ingredients are, because they appear in many recipes.

Grapes and raisins

Bunch of grapes

The exact cause is not yet known but it has been proven that ingesting grapes or raisins can cause kidney failure in some cases. Apparently its most toxic part is the seeds, but it is advisable not to give these foods to dogs in any way. Dogs that eat this fruit may be vomiting, diarrhea, weak, or lethargic. Another food to always avoid.

Sugar and sweet products

White sugar

Very sweet foods or sugar should be avoided so that the dog does not develop diabetes. This is a disease that appears easily in the dog, so a diet in which there is a lot of sweetness can lead to serious problems in the long term.

Cat Food

Cat food

Although we think that cat food can also be valid for dogs and vice versa, we are very wrong. It is especially bad to give cat food to dogs, because are formulated very differently. Cat food has much more protein, so it can be harmful to the dog's liver if ingested for long periods. We must give each one their own feed.

Macadamia nuts

Macadamia nuts

Although other nuts can be good for dogs, these nuts have proven to be toxic to them. In a few hours you can see symptoms such as tremors, stiffness or paleness. It is not deadly but it should be avoided.


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